By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Senior captain and quarterback Will Jarvis capped off his high school football career with a dominant performance in Walpole High football’s Thanksgiving rivalry match with Weymouth on Thursday.
Jarvis ran for a score, threw for another and snagged a pair of interceptions while on defense to lead the Rebels to...
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Resilient Rebels outlasted by Harbormen
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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off a 31-19 victory against Milford in the Division III South quarterfinals, the No. 4 seed Walpole High football team traveled to Hingham on Friday night with a spot in the sectional title game on the line.
In what has been a bit of an up-and-down season...
Petrucci, Rebels advance to South semifinals
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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off a tough 30-28 defeat to Needham in their regular season finale, the No. 4 seeded Walpole High School football team returned to the gridiron on Friday night for their quarterfinal round contest of the Division III South playoffs against No. 5 Milford.
Behind big performances by...
Late field goal lifts Rockets over Rebels
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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High football team hosted rival Walpole on Friday night with both teams needing a big-time win. The Rockets, who entered at 1-5 (1-3), needed a victory just to have a chance of getting into playoffs. Walpole, meanwhile, looked to secure their fourth win of the season...
Maiona, Raiders out-duel Jarvis, Rebels
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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Wellesley and Walpole High football took to the gridiron on Saturday afternoon for a Carey vs. Herget Division showdown. The Raiders entered looking to make it three straight wins to begin the 2019 season, while Walpole traveled to Wellesley hoping to get back on track following a 30-7...
Jarvis, Walpole football out to prove
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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In 2018, a 5-2 regular season record earned Walpole High football the No. 2 seed in Division III South. The Rebels rolled passed Plymouth North (27-7) before eventually falling to No. 3 Hingham (30-19) in the sectional semifinals, followed by a tough 35-14 loss to Weymouth on Thanksgiving.
Ending...
Donato tosses gem, Rebels back to Super Eight
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By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After cracking the Super Eight for the first time in program history last year, the Walpole Rebels are headed back as the No. 3 seed following an impressive 16-4 (11-2) regular season.
Backed by an elite pitching staff headlined by the likes of Northeastern-bound ace Cam Schlittler...
Falvey, Rebels explode in rout of Rockets
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole and Needham High baseball faced off for the second and final time in 2019 last Wednesday night.
The No. 5 Rebels (7-3, 4-2) entered looking to continue on track for the Super Eight, as well as picking up the season sweep of Needham after their 5-0 win at Eldracher Field...
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Wildcats stuff Rebels on Thanksgiving
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
A win for the Walpole High football team in their annual Turkey Day rivalry game with Weymouth would have claimed the Rebels (6-5) a share of the Bay State Conference Herget Division title, along with Milton. Unfortunately, it was a history-making day for Weymouth, as the Wildcats (3-8)...
Egan, Harbormen outlast Jarvis, Rebels
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a dominant 27-7 victory over Plymouth North in the Division I South quarterfinals, the No. 2 Walpole Rebels hosted No. 3 Hingham on Friday with a spot in the Division III South finals on the line.
Despite marching down the field for a touchdown on their...
White, Rebels outduel Reid, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Friday night at Turco Field saw a constant display of offensive fireworks as the Walpole Rebels (5-2) took on the rival Needham Rockets (5-2) in each team’s regular season finale.
Behind huge performances from senior receiver Andrew White (nine catches, 155 yards, two touchdowns), senior safety Ethan Kelley (two...
White, Rebels outduel Reid, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Friday night at Turco Field saw a constant display of offensive fireworks as the Walpole Rebels (5-2) took on the rival Needham Rockets (5-2) in each team’s regular season finale.
Behind huge performances from senior receiver Andrew White (nine catches, 155 yards, two touchdowns), senior safety Ethan Kelley...
Jarvis, Rebels outlast Maiona, Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was an instant classic on the gridiron on Saturday afternoon as the Walpole High School football team held off a furious rally by the Wellesley Raiders (1-1) to earn a 42-35 victory in the Rebels’ (2-0) home-opener.
Running back Chris Reilly capped off an 11-play game-opening drive...
Jarvis, Rebels outlast Maiona, Raiders
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was an instant classic on the gridiron on Saturday afternoon as the Walpole High School football team held off a furious rally by the Wellesley Raiders (1-1) to earn a 42-35 victory in the Rebels’ (2-0) home-opener.
Running back Chris Reilly capped off an 11-play game-opening drive...
Rebel football ready to fight
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole High football enters a new era this season with long-time head coach Barry Greener having retired.
Taking over the reins of the Rebel football program in 2018 is Chris Sullivan, who’s served as an assistant for Walpole the last 12 years.
After a 4-7 season in 2017 (their first losing...
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